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Published 2026-03-24

Is AI Coming for Your Job? 3-24-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into how the rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the job market by automating tasks, threatening roles in driving, trucking, and entry-level tech jobs.

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into how the rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the job market by automating tasks, threatening roles in driving, trucking, and entry-level tech jobs.

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In this episode, Jeremy Jacobowitz, Founder at Grange Park Partners, shares how his firm acts as an outsourced deal team to guide founders and investors through complex M&A transactions from start to finish. He breaks down common mistakes, what drives premium valuations, and why the right preparation, advisors, and execution strategy are critical to success.

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In this episode, Jeremy Jacobowitz, Founder at Grange Park Partners, shares how his firm acts as an outsourced deal team to guide founders and investors through complex M&A transactions from start to finish. He breaks down common mistakes, what drives premium valuations, and why the right preparation, advisors, and execution strategy are critical to success.

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Published 2026-03-23

Rivian Reaches a Deal with Uber 3-23-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Rivian securing a $1.25 billion deal to supply 50,000 robo taxis to Uber.

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Rivian securing a $1.25 billion deal to supply 50,000 robo taxis to Uber.

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the markets showing cautious gains after last week’s sharp losses, driven by optimism around U.S.–Iran discussions.

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the markets showing cautious gains after last week’s sharp losses, driven by optimism around U.S.–Iran discussions.

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In this episode, Cadey O’Leary, Luxury Real Estate Broker & Developer Strategist at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares insights on inventory challenges, pricing strategy, and emerging opportunities in high-end urban markets. She also discusses her Boutique by Design initiative and how developers and buyers can adapt to shifting demand.

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In this episode, Cadey O’Leary, Luxury Real Estate Broker & Developer Strategist at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares insights on inventory challenges, pricing strategy, and emerging opportunities in high-end urban markets. She also discusses her Boutique by Design initiative and how developers and buyers can adapt to shifting demand.

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In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares how leaders can drive successful change by clearly communicating the why behind decisions. She explains how connecting organizational goals to individual impact helps teams move from confusion to alignment and action.

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In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant, Owner at EGH, LLC, shares how leaders can drive successful change by clearly communicating the why behind decisions. She explains how connecting organizational goals to individual impact helps teams move from confusion to alignment and action.

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines the steep declines of Lululemon, RH, and Lucid Motors, highlighting how difficult it is to maintain market leadership and scale over time.

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines the steep declines of Lululemon, RH, and Lucid Motors, highlighting how difficult it is to maintain market leadership and scale over time.

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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, breaks down the latest in sports, from the NBA MVP race and playoff implications to the World Baseball Classic and NFL offseason activity.

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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, breaks down the latest in sports, from the NBA MVP race and playoff implications to the World Baseball Classic and NFL offseason activity.

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In this episode, Scott Becker explores how rising national debt and inflation are driving higher housing prices, with low inventory and government spending creating a cycle that keeps affordability out of reach.

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In this episode, Scott Becker explores how rising national debt and inflation are driving higher housing prices, with low inventory and government spending creating a cycle that keeps affordability out of reach.

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In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares her perspective on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, highlighting increased discipline, sector trends, and what is driving deal activity today. She also previews the firm’s Healthcare Private Equity Conference in Chicago, April 29-30, 2026.

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In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares her perspective on the evolving healthcare private equity landscape, highlighting increased discipline, sector trends, and what is driving deal activity today. She also previews the firm’s Healthcare Private Equity Conference in Chicago, April 29-30, 2026.

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Published 2026-03-19

Is Vail Resorts in Trouble? 3-19-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Vail Resorts’ weak winter-driven decline in visits, long-term stock struggles, and its strategic shift toward annual passes to stabilize revenue.

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Vail Resorts’ weak winter-driven decline in visits, long-term stock struggles, and its strategic shift toward annual passes to stabilize revenue.

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In this episode, Michael Weis of Weis Burney, LLC, shares insights on evolving M&A activity, the changing landscape of private equity and private credit, and the growing valuation disconnect in today’s market.

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In this episode, Michael Weis of Weis Burney, LLC, shares insights on evolving M&A activity, the changing landscape of private equity and private credit, and the growing valuation disconnect in today’s market.

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares discusses Microsoft’s growth in Microsoft Azure and AI keeping its long term outlook strong, despite being down nearly 18% year to date.

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares discusses Microsoft’s growth in Microsoft Azure and AI keeping its long term outlook strong, despite being down nearly 18% year to date.

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In this episode, Matt Duchamp, Partner at Rigby Slack Lawrence Pepper + Comerford, PLLC, shares insights on the strength of industrial real estate and growing demand for healthcare facilities across key markets. He also discusses ongoing consolidation in physician practices, the rise of private equity partnerships, and shifting career preferences among younger physicians.

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In this episode, Matt Duchamp, Partner at Rigby Slack Lawrence Pepper + Comerford, PLLC, shares insights on the strength of industrial real estate and growing demand for healthcare facilities across key markets. He also discusses ongoing consolidation in physician practices, the rise of private equity partnerships, and shifting career preferences among younger physicians.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the latest performance of the Magnificent Seven, highlights leaders and laggards like NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla, and Microsoft, discusses NVIDIA’s AI conference, Meta’s renewed focus on efficiency, and the massive surge in AI and data center spending.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the latest performance of the Magnificent Seven, highlights leaders and laggards like NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla, and Microsoft, discusses NVIDIA’s AI conference, Meta’s renewed focus on efficiency, and the massive surge in AI and data center spending.

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In this episode, Shannon Smith, Founder of Rush360 and Pilates & and Strategy Advisor, discusses the growing complexity facing healthcare leaders and why organizations must invest in leadership performance systems alongside operational ones.

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In this episode, Shannon Smith, Founder of Rush360 and Pilates & and Strategy Advisor, discusses the growing complexity facing healthcare leaders and why organizations must invest in leadership performance systems alongside operational ones.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a modest market rebound after a difficult week, highlights year to date declines in the S&P and Nasdaq, and discusses outlooks for Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA as investors assess opportunities among the Magnificent Seven.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews a modest market rebound after a difficult week, highlights year to date declines in the S&P and Nasdaq, and discusses outlooks for Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA as investors assess opportunities among the Magnificent Seven.

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In this episode, Bart Walker and Kevin McGinnis, partners at McGuireWoods LLP, discuss the leadership traits that set great law firm leaders apart, including emotional intelligence, visibility, and recognition of team success. They also share insights on how AI, remote work, and evolving client expectations are shaping the future of legal practice.

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In this episode, Bart Walker and Kevin McGinnis, partners at McGuireWoods LLP, discuss the leadership traits that set great law firm leaders apart, including emotional intelligence, visibility, and recognition of team success. They also share insights on how AI, remote work, and evolving client expectations are shaping the future of legal practice.

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Published 2026-03-14

NVIDIA & Why it Keeps Winning 3-14-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how NVIDIA continues to outperform many peers in the Magnificent Seven by supplying the critical chips and infrastructure powering the global artificial intelligence boom.

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses how NVIDIA continues to outperform many peers in the Magnificent Seven by supplying the critical chips and infrastructure powering the global artificial intelligence boom.

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses growing cracks in the private credit market, highlighting rising default rates, redemption and liquidity pressures, and increasing concerns about underwriting standards after years of rapid growth.

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses growing cracks in the private credit market, highlighting rising default rates, redemption and liquidity pressures, and increasing concerns about underwriting standards after years of rapid growth.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 10 key market stories including falling indexes amid Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, private credit concerns, and more.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 10 key market stories including falling indexes amid Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, private credit concerns, and more.

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares 4 concepts for the week focused on making small changes for big impact, striving to do your best work daily, committing to deep high-quality work, and staying focused on the core priorities that drive meaningful results.

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares 4 concepts for the week focused on making small changes for big impact, striving to do your best work daily, committing to deep high-quality work, and staying focused on the core priorities that drive meaningful results.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five key market stories including stocks trending down amid oil price spikes and Fed uncertainty, while major private equity firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo face steep year to date losses.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five key market stories including stocks trending down amid oil price spikes and Fed uncertainty, while major private equity firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo face steep year to date losses.

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Published 2026-03-05

8 Pieces of Career Advice 3-5-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares 8 practical career lessons inspired by Guy Kawasaki and Chris Karam.

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares 8 practical career lessons inspired by Guy Kawasaki and Chris Karam.

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In this episode, Dutch Rojas, Founder of Bliksem Health, shares his candid perspective on structural misalignment in healthcare, arguing that payment reform and site neutral policies are key to lasting change.

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In this episode, Dutch Rojas, Founder of Bliksem Health, shares his candid perspective on structural misalignment in healthcare, arguing that payment reform and site neutral policies are key to lasting change.

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five forces shaping the market including a rebound on easing Iran war fears, South Korea’s sharp selloff, unexpected gains at Best Buy and Target, and more.

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five forces shaping the market including a rebound on easing Iran war fears, South Korea’s sharp selloff, unexpected gains at Best Buy and Target, and more.

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In this episode, Billy Bloom, President of Bloom Financial, host of the Retire As You Desire, and founder of Diane Money, shares how he launched his firm at 28 to address integrity gaps in financial services and built it from scratch. He discusses risk management before retirement, multigenerational wealth planning, hiring the right team, and why clients should confidently enjoy the money they worked so hard to earn.

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In this episode, Billy Bloom, President of Bloom Financial, host of the Retire As You Desire, and founder of Diane Money, shares how he launched his firm at 28 to address integrity gaps in financial services and built it from scratch. He discusses risk management before retirement, multigenerational wealth planning, hiring the right team, and why clients should confidently enjoy the money they worked so hard to earn.

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down year to date results for the Magnificent 7 including Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, Nvidia, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet.

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down year to date results for the Magnificent 7 including Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, Nvidia, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet.

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In this episode, Karolyn Raphael, President and Owner of Winger Marketing, reflects on leading the firm through reinvention, building leaders from within, and aligning marketing strategy with business goals. She shares practical insights on multi channel amplification, LinkedIn thought leadership, executive presence, and how disciplined branding drives measurable growth.

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In this episode, Karolyn Raphael, President and Owner of Winger Marketing, reflects on leading the firm through reinvention, building leaders from within, and aligning marketing strategy with business goals. She shares practical insights on multi channel amplification, LinkedIn thought leadership, executive presence, and how disciplined branding drives measurable growth.

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In this episode, Scott Becker explains how Palantir Technologies’s unique embedded role in government and military intelligence AI drives stock performance amid geopolitical conflict.

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In this episode, Scott Becker explains how Palantir Technologies’s unique embedded role in government and military intelligence AI drives stock performance amid geopolitical conflict.

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In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is interviewed by Becky Robinson, founder and CEO of Weaving Influence on his upcoming book “Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence”.

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In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker is interviewed by Becky Robinson, founder and CEO of Weaving Influence on his upcoming book “Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence”.

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Published 2026-02-28

The Dumbest Things I Do: Part Two 2-28-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the oddly satisfying habit of adding finished tasks to his to do list just to cross them off.

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the oddly satisfying habit of adding finished tasks to his to do list just to cross them off.

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In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker speaks with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, about the habits and mindset behind sustained professional success, from setting clear goals and showing up consistently to balancing family, strengths, and long term career planning.

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In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker speaks with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, about the habits and mindset behind sustained professional success, from setting clear goals and showing up consistently to balancing family, strengths, and long term career planning.

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Published 2026-02-27

Circle Internet Surges 2-27-25

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In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a sharp surge in Circle Internet Group driven by strong crypto earnings.

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In this episode, Scott Becker highlights a sharp surge in Circle Internet Group driven by strong crypto earnings.

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines how firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global Management are under pressure from high interest rates, stalled exits, and too many funds chasing too few deals

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines how firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global Management are under pressure from high interest rates, stalled exits, and too many funds chasing too few deals

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In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how this year’s Healthcare Private Equity Conference is organized around life sciences, traditional provider services, innovation, and operational excellence.

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In this episode, Amber Walsh, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, shares how this year’s Healthcare Private Equity Conference is organized around life sciences, traditional provider services, innovation, and operational excellence.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews how Warren Buffett’s Berkshire is trimming stakes in Apple and Bank of America, with American Express emerging as a potential top holding as the firm rebalances away from former growth giants.

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews how Warren Buffett’s Berkshire is trimming stakes in Apple and Bank of America, with American Express emerging as a potential top holding as the firm rebalances away from former growth giants.

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In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes that success comes from focusing on a few clear priorities, executing relentlessly, and clearly defining your ideal customer profile rather than chasing too many competing strategies.

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In this episode, Scott Becker emphasizes that success comes from focusing on a few clear priorities, executing relentlessly, and clearly defining your ideal customer profile rather than chasing too many competing strategies.

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Published 2026-02-25

Amazon vs Walmart 2-25-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker weighs Amazon overtaking Walmart in revenue while lagging in stock performance, as heavy AI and technology spending raises fresh questions about Amazon’s cash flow and profitability.

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In this episode, Scott Becker weighs Amazon overtaking Walmart in revenue while lagging in stock performance, as heavy AI and technology spending raises fresh questions about Amazon’s cash flow and profitability.

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Published 2026-02-24

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 2-24-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker contrasts strong luxury demand with troubling data showing minimal retirement savings for most Americans and rising worker anxiety about the job market.

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In this episode, Scott Becker contrasts strong luxury demand with troubling data showing minimal retirement savings for most Americans and rising worker anxiety about the job market.

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In this episode, David Klein, MD, MBA, Senior Advisor at Marwood Group and Board Member of Northwest Healthcare REIT & Joseph Mercer, Managing Director at Marwood Group join Scott Becker to examine regulatory volatility, state budget pressures, compliance scrutiny, and emerging opportunities shaping healthcare investing and private equity strategy.

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In this episode, David Klein, MD, MBA, Senior Advisor at Marwood Group and Board Member of Northwest Healthcare REIT & Joseph Mercer, Managing Director at Marwood Group join Scott Becker to examine regulatory volatility, state budget pressures, compliance scrutiny, and emerging opportunities shaping healthcare investing and private equity strategy.

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In this episode, Scott Becker covers a market selloff, Lamborghini stepping back from electric SUVs, and Blue Owl Credit halting fund redemptions that signal potential stress in private credit.

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In this episode, Scott Becker covers a market selloff, Lamborghini stepping back from electric SUVs, and Blue Owl Credit halting fund redemptions that signal potential stress in private credit.

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In this episode, Seth Gilford, Vice President of Transwestern’s national healthcare capital markets platform discusses why leading physician groups are attractive tenants, the rise of outpatient and freestanding ED developments, and what investors are prioritizing in today’s market.

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In this episode, Seth Gilford, Vice President of Transwestern’s national healthcare capital markets platform discusses why leading physician groups are attractive tenants, the rise of outpatient and freestanding ED developments, and what investors are prioritizing in today’s market.

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Published 2026-02-21

Wayfair Takes it on the Chin 2-21-26

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Wayfair’s wider than expected net loss, shrinking customers, and margin pressure.

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Wayfair’s wider than expected net loss, shrinking customers, and margin pressure.

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines Blue Owl’s decision to halt retail fund redemptions, recent asset sales to meet withdrawals, and what the move signals about broader stress and exit challenges across the private credit market.

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In this episode, Scott Becker examines Blue Owl’s decision to halt retail fund redemptions, recent asset sales to meet withdrawals, and what the move signals about broader stress and exit challenges across the private credit market.

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In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares what is driving strong deal flow in healthcare private equity and previews key themes at the firm’s annual Healthcare Private Equity Conference in Chicago, April 29-30, 2026.

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In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares what is driving strong deal flow in healthcare private equity and previews key themes at the firm’s annual Healthcare Private Equity Conference in Chicago, April 29-30, 2026.

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